Pagana Timothy James - Mosbys Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests--E-Book

Michael Andary, MD, MS, Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Valerie Bush, PhD, FACB, Clinical Laboratory Director, Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, New York

Karmen A. Grant, MS, RN, CNDR, Nursing Instructor, Rogers State University, Claremore, Oklahoma

Joseph Hawkins, MS Ed., CNMT, Associate Professor and Program Director, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, Orlando, Florida

Michael Horner, DO, Department of Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan

Mary Anne Jessee, MSN, RN, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

Stephen Krau, PhD, RN, CNE, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Geralyn Lpez-de-Victoria, PhD, MS, Science Department Chair, Midlands Technical College, West Columbia, South Carolina

Carla R. Lynch, MS, RN, Nursing Instructor, Rogers State University, Claremore, Oklahoma

Naser Nejadi, BS, MSc, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Sandra Rome, RN, MN, AOCN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California

Bonnie L. Welniak, MSN, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Monroe County Community College, Monroe, Michigan

This book provides the user with an up-to-date, extensive manual that allows rapid access to clinically relevant laboratory and diagnostic tests. A unique feature of this manual is its consistent format, which provides a comprehensive approach to laboratory and diagnostic tests. Tests are categorized according to either the method of testing (e.g., x-ray, ultrasound, nuclear scan) or the type of specimen (e.g., blood, urine, stool) used for testing. Every chapter of this book is based on this categorization. Each chapter begins with an alphabetical listing of all tests in the chapter to aid the user in locating discussions quickly. An overview follows the list and contains general information concerning test methods and related patient care.

includes a discussion of guidelines for proper test preparation and performance. New coding requirements for ordering tests have been added along with a description of common laboratory methods. Standard Precautions and other clinically important information for the health care provider are included to ensure accurate diagnostic and laboratory testing. This information is essential for health care economics so that tests are performed in a timely fashion and do not need to be repeated because of problems in patient preparation, test procedure, or specimen handling. Communication and collaboration with other health care providers are emphasized. The privacy rules resulting from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are explained in relationship to diagnostic and laboratory test results.

Throughout the book, information is explained in a comprehensive manner to enhance full understanding of each particular test. Every feature of test discussion is geared to provide complete information in a sequence that best simulates priorities in clinical practice. The following information is provided, whenever possible, for a thorough understanding of each diagnostic test: